Taylor Hall

The first player chosen overall in the NHL draft often turns out to be a superstar … unless he happens to get drafted by the Oilers. They have the No. 1 pick this year and reportedly are set to use it on can't-miss prospect Connor McDavid. This will be the fourth time in six years the Oilers pick first; their previous three No. 1s have had decent but unspectacular careers so far. A look at the last 10 No. 1 selections: 2014: Panthers — Aaron Ekblad, defenseman Had 39 points and was plus-12 as rookie on bad team 2013: Avalanche — Nathan MacKinnon, center 63 points as rookie but dropped to 38 last season 2012: Oilers — Nail Yakupov, right wing Only...

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